The object of this blog began as a display of a varied amount of writings, scribblings and rantings that can be easily analysed by technology today to present the users with a clearer picture of the state of their minds, based on tests run on their input and their uses of the technology we are advocating with www.projectbrainsaver.com

The birds have gone silent: how a fracking company is changing my village

Balcombe is surrounded by woodland which could be affected by drilling and fracking

I’m just back from the local anti-fracking camp outside Balcombe in Sussex, where Cuadrilla workers are noisily drilling their oil well despite not having the necessary permits and huge local opposition. Many hugs from the campers and villagers down there, and frankly too many Balcombe courgettes: I’ve brought mine back home due to lack of demand.

I also had to bring back my offer of showers – everyone at the camp had already showered at other residents’ houses in Balcombe and Cuckfield (the village on the other side of the drilling site).

We are hugely grateful for the brave people from elsewhere who are helping us. Balcombe people are about as likely as Jane Austen to superglue ourselves to the Cuadrilla gate.

Our jaws dropped when this week Balcombe residents received a letter of apology from our county council. Not for the tankers, noise, disruption and potential pollution the village is facing from the drilling site, but for "the disruption caused by the protesters".

How insensitive. How wrong.

We’ve tried our best to use all the formal processes to stop this awful project and it hasn't worked. The Environment Agency swept aside our representations. Our councillors, council officers and MPs are not protecting us. We hope our protests will make them listen and act.

Fracking is coming to two-thirds of England if the government and the oil and gas industry get their way, and it’s in the interest of the whole country to make sure fracking does not get a foothold in Balcombe, or a foot in the door to the UK.

We here in Balcombe will welcome all legal activities by people who come to help us.

It’s quiet down there the last two days. Tuesday saw one arrest under the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act – stopping people getting on with their work. But today the focus is an all-day “knit-in” (crocheting also encouraged!).

The Super Whip was down again yesterday. No, not the police (but what an eye-opener the violent police action so far has been to law-abiding local residents like us!). I mean the ice cream van, with a notice in its window: "Super Whip against fracking". Thank you, Super Whip.

But the birds have gone since Cuadrilla started drilling, which is a huge change. Much of Balcombe is forest, and there’s ancient woodland adjoining the site. Our dawn chorus is amazing. One camper told me the chorus has been absent these last few mornings.

No doubt the bats will soon have moved house too. West Sussex failed to demand a bat survey for the original planning permission, although the permission mentioned the bats.

Thankfully, for the planning extension in September, the council has decided one is required. Stay around bats. We need you.

TruthOnPot.com – Eric Holder’s job as attorney general comes with a lot of expectations, but speaking out against the War on Drugs isn’t one of them. So it was a surprise to many when the top U.S. law enforcement officer highlighted a few of the drug war’s failures in an interview with NPR on Wednesday. “The war on drugs is now 30, 40 years old. There have been a lot of unintended consequences. There’s been a decimation of certain communities, in particular communities of color.” And he’s not wrong. A recent report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) found that African Americans are about four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than whites, despite the fact that marijuana use is about the same between both groups. With prisons overflowing with non-violent offenders, Holder and other U.S. policymakers are looking at lowering mandatory minimums and giving judges more discretion as possible solutions, NPR reports. “I think there are too many people in jail for too long and for not necessarily good reasons.” Nearly half of the federal prison population are serving sentences related to drug charges, many of whom were arrested for nothing more than simple possession. Whatever the end solution is, it’s long overdue. http://www.truthonpot.com/2013/08/07/us-attorney-general-admits-war-on-drugs-had-unintended-consequences/

TruthOnPot.com – Eric Holder’s job as attorney general comes with a lot of expectations, but speaking out against the War on Drugs isn’t one of them. So it was a surprise to many when the top U.S. law enforcement officer highlighted a few of the drug war’s failures in an interview with NPR on Wednesday. “The war on drugs is now 30, 40 years old. There have been a lot of unintended consequences. There’s been a decimation of certain communities, in particular communities of color.” And he’s not wrong. A recent report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) found that African Americans are about four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than whites, despite the fact that marijuana use is about the same between both groups. With prisons overflowing with non-violent offenders, Holder and other U.S. policymakers are looking at lowering mandatory minimums and giving judges more discretion as possible solutions, NPR reports. “I think there are too many people in jail for too long and for not necessarily good reasons.” Nearly half of the federal prison population are serving sentences related to drug charges, many of whom were arrested for nothing more than simple possession. Whatever the end solution is, it’s long overdue. http://www.truthonpot.com/2013/08/07/us-attorney-general-admits-war-on-drugs-had-unintended-consequences/

Ro Newm via Digitaleye Hawaii From 2013-07-18 "In case readers missed it with all the coverage of the Trayvon Martin murder trial and the Supreme Court’s rulings on gay marriage and the Voting Rights Act, the US Supreme Court also made a ruling on lawsuits against drug companies for fraud, mislabeling, side effects and accidental death. From now on, 80 percent of all drugs are exempt from legal liability."

Ro Newm via Digitaleye Hawaii From 2013-07-18 "In case readers missed it with all the coverage of the Trayvon Martin murder trial and the Supreme Court’s rulings on gay marriage and the Voting Rights Act, the US Supreme Court also made a ruling on lawsuits against drug companies for fraud, mislabeling, side effects and accidental death. From now on, 80 percent of all drugs are exempt from legal liability."

At Friday’s General Assembly, Occupy was asked to support action to protest the disability assessment process administered by Atos which has led to more than 10,000 deaths. I suspect you, like everyone at the meeting, are shocked by these numbers which appear to be valid. Michael Meacher, in a House of Commons debate on 18th January, described the situation as follows: The fundamental issue is this: how can pursuing with such insensitive rigour 1.6 million claimants on incapacity benefit, at a rate of 11,000 assessments every week, be justified when it has led, according to the Government’s own figures, to 1,300 persons dying after being put into the work-related activity group, 2,200 people dying before their assessment is complete, and 7,100 people dying after being put into the support group? Is it reasonable to pressurise seriously disabled persons into work so ruthlessly when there are 2.5 million unemployed, and when on average eight persons chase every vacancy, unless they are provided with the active and extensive support they obviously need to get and hold down work, which is certainly not the case currently? http://liberalconspiracy.org/2013/01/18/watch-meacher-gives-great-speech-on-atos-assessments/ (video) http://www.leftfutures.org/2013/01/my-speech-on-atos-work-capability-assessments/ (transcript) To put this number into context, the Atos assessment death rate dwarfs that of soldiers in Afghanistan. According to the BBC, by October 30 this year, the total number of British soldiers who had died in Afghanistan since military operations began there in 2002 was 437. That’s equivalent to the number of sick or disabled people who die – while going through the Atos/DWP work capability assessment system (or as a result of going through it) – every six weeks. http://mikesivier.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/atos-assessment-death-rate-dwarfs-that-of-soldiers-in-afghanistan/

At Friday’s General Assembly, Occupy was asked to support action to protest the disability assessment process administered by Atos which has led to more than 10,000 deaths. I suspect you, like everyone at the meeting, are shocked by these numbers which appear to be valid. Michael Meacher, in a House of Commons debate on 18th January, described the situation as follows: The fundamental issue is this: how can pursuing with such insensitive rigour 1.6 million claimants on incapacity benefit, at a rate of 11,000 assessments every week, be justified when it has led, according to the Government’s own figures, to 1,300 persons dying after being put into the work-related activity group, 2,200 people dying before their assessment is complete, and 7,100 people dying after being put into the support group? Is it reasonable to pressurise seriously disabled persons into work so ruthlessly when there are 2.5 million unemployed, and when on average eight persons chase every vacancy, unless they are provided with the active and extensive support they obviously need to get and hold down work, which is certainly not the case currently? http://liberalconspiracy.org/2013/01/18/watch-meacher-gives-great-speech-on-atos-assessments/ (video) http://www.leftfutures.org/2013/01/my-speech-on-atos-work-capability-assessments/ (transcript) To put this number into context, the Atos assessment death rate dwarfs that of soldiers in Afghanistan. According to the BBC, by October 30 this year, the total number of British soldiers who had died in Afghanistan since military operations began there in 2002 was 437. That’s equivalent to the number of sick or disabled people who die – while going through the Atos/DWP work capability assessment system (or as a result of going through it) – every six weeks. http://mikesivier.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/atos-assessment-death-rate-dwarfs-that-of-soldiers-in-afghanistan/

"Lind granted all defence requests to merge counts, except specifications four and six of charge II that relate to stealing and purloining of the Iraq and Afghan warlogs. Reporters present in the court said they were unable to record details of the judge's ruling because she read her judgment so fast. In previous hearings, the Guardian has counted that she reads at a rate of 180 words per minute. In one session, even the stenographers employed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation as a way of injecting public accountability in the trial process struggled to keep up with Lind as she read. "Judge Lind recitation of her ruling on merging of sentencing charges was ridiculously fast. NO respect for the public and press," tweeted the independent journalist Alexa O'Brien. Nathan Fuller of the Bradley Manning Support Network concurred: "Judge read merger ruling too fast to transcribe.""

"Lind granted all defence requests to merge counts, except specifications four and six of charge II that relate to stealing and purloining of the Iraq and Afghan warlogs. Reporters present in the court said they were unable to record details of the judge's ruling because she read her judgment so fast. In previous hearings, the Guardian has counted that she reads at a rate of 180 words per minute. In one session, even the stenographers employed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation as a way of injecting public accountability in the trial process struggled to keep up with Lind as she read. "Judge Lind recitation of her ruling on merging of sentencing charges was ridiculously fast. NO respect for the public and press," tweeted the independent journalist Alexa O'Brien. Nathan Fuller of the Bradley Manning Support Network concurred: "Judge read merger ruling too fast to transcribe.""

Sovereign Kiri did this to provide basic needs to her family as per her entitlement as she no longer had faith in a tyrannous system of professional fraud which the criminal court is opening its arms wide to and providing a safe haven with endorsement. A tyrannous system that is stealing entitlements from the mouths of thousands of starving children across NZ (1 in 10 children). To be able to stand and say to those parents who put to bed their hungry children and/or cold children and/or fear of homelessness whilst the system continues to rape their rights to basic needs - whilst the system enjoy their $9000 lunches and $150 underwear - you CAN provide a secure future for your family. Sovereign Kiri took the beast by the horns and demonstrated to all families - you can feed, clothe and house your children without fear! We the people have no faith in systems established by a government who increases their wealth, their waste lines, and ensures their early retirement by stripping away the clothes off our backs.

How? She exchanged services lawfully. Sovereign Kiri submitted letters of intent with sufficient and reasonable time for the recipients to respond. They did not and by said failure to register any dispute against the claims made, resulted in an automatic default judgement and permanent and irrevocable estoppel by acquiescence barring the bringing of charges under any statute, act or regulation against Freeman-on-the-land Kiri Lee: Campbell, for the purpose of exercising her lawful and properly established rights, freedoms and inherent duties as a Sovereign throughout the Commonwealth and as such a peaceable person. The Banks have all been foreclosed! They are illegally engaging in commerce daily, and by their actions are gaining pecuniary Fraud. If the Crown is alleging Sovereign Kiri is engaging in pecuniary fraud, then by just cause, ALL CUSTOMERS are also engaging in pecuniary fraud at every transaction - ATM, deposits, withdrawals, and transfers. Does the Crown then intend to arrest every NZ citizen for the same allegations?! The documents submitted by Sovereign Kiri informed clearly and with no prejudice, malice, or intent to act unlawfully by Common Law, outlines the matter regarding the TSB and allegations of Pecuniary Advantage note the foreclosure of the banking system for cause in profiteering and operating private money systems, profiteering and operating a debt slavery system, and committing treason against the one people. The TSB Bank failed to provide the following: I. Produce documentation of the history of the origin of funds that your bank purportedly had prior title, ownership and rights to any money allegedly loaned. History and origin of funds must show at least three [3] generations of the origin of funds; II. Produce documentation of the actual transaction and transfer of said funds [prior title, ownership, and rights] from loaner to borrower [invoicing/receipts]. (All documentation may be redacted to preserve any and all privacy laws). No documentation exists as all loans have been proven nor have they been presented to date. Further, all "money" and any other representation of value was and is backed by the energy and value of the people. This value has been duly secured under Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Record No. 2000043135 unrebutted. The creditor and creator of any and all representations of value also known as "money" by depositing her secured Certificate of Value, a representation of her choice, in a value for value exchange. Failure to honor her value without a valid lawful reason, or failure to rebutt the UCC filings point for point with particularity and specifically would implicate in TSB Bank continuing to uphold a debt slavery system fully liable and responsible. This being a true and an accurate account of the business transactions of the TSB bank, it is only reasonable that the CEO and Manager for this incorporation be presented in these proceedings and that they too are made accountable for the same allegations put forward by the corporation 3238729 also known as the NZ Police.

To foreclose a business is to declare bankruptcy!! "Foreclosure is a specific legal process in which a lender attempts to recover the balance of a loan from a borrower who has stopped making payments to the lender by forcing the sale of the asset used as the collateral for the loan." (Wikipedia). Hence, to continue providing services whilst being foreclosed is pecuniary fraud in action. For example, if a bank has approximately 1,000,000 customers and they all do an average of 20 transactions per day, then a bank is then committing pecuniary fraud 20,000,000,000 per day.

One may consider her actions to be intentionally inciting political advantage, such as what was considered by the Lay Representative Claire Muncaster's legal representative Paul Keegan (not Kiri's as recorded). One may consider Sovereign Kiri did this "for the money". One may consider she - as alleged - engaged in pecuniary fraud. Sovereign Kiri sojourns in a country, that for now, allows her the freedom to challenge systems of tyranny and discord. It appears to me in a country that is declared to be in recession... the systems that are there to ensure the wellbeing of every person the system is not undertaking their oaths. If there was any political advantages Sovereign Kiri has, it is merely to expose the naked truth of what is happening to our country that is being raped daily by those appointed in office to protect us. We have a system that provides entitlements that is $250 a week UNDER the Henderson Poverty Line. Those in the system, ensure their entitlements so they can return to their warm homes, nice cars, tasteful clothing, food laden cupboards. So what is the political advantage when she wanted to provide for her six children and family the SAME entitlements? The insistence Sovereign Kiri did this "for the money" is absurd.

Now let us consider the above points. She is well aware of her own value - which is in fact 10 billion dollars - as is for every person sojourning or residing in NZ. There is a huge difference in value between what she requested and what she was lawfully able to obtain. Sovereign Kiri requested a lesser amount as she considered the needs of herself and her family, and the services she wishes to provide to others seeking assistance. Unlike the government who has been gracious to place a $40,000 debt per person totally $18,000,000,000,000 PER DAY. So... who is doing what for the money?? Finally, regarding the Crown's allegations. These allegations cannot possibly be substantiated as there is no evidence to support any intentional acts to behave or engage in fraud. In short, Kiri was taken under duress, has signed every document under duress, was beaten and physically forced to present before the criminal court who appointed a lawyer for her lay representative as she refused legal counsel. Despite the police's allegations, they have treated her like a terrorist refusing her bail on Saturday the 27th July stating she was a 'risk' and continue to site this in court!

From a commercial perspective - Sovereign Kiri is a risk to their system as they are well aware they have no lawful jurisdiction to enforce their will under Common Law coupled with the strength of the Magna Carta. The fear was evident as the policy enforcement officers, also known as NZ Police, kept her "in transit" moving her from Police station to station and Court House to Court House, and in fact - their actions appear to be one of terrorists (perhaps this is who PM John Key is referring to - the NZ Police are trained Al Qaeda, they certainly acted outside of their scope of practice and oath). If she was "innocent until proven guilty", why did they prevent her from being able to seek assistance from her Lay Representative, provide her with material to prepare her Affidavits, provide her with 3 meals a day, provide her with evidence of the Magistrates Oath, provide her with physical evidence or proof of the charges and allegations and moved her around to denying her rights to prepare herself for court? One PM stated these ancient laws are "bullshit", which leads us to believe the Magistrate and Ministers/Officers of the Crown consider themselves as 'Esquires' as they do not believe in the common law and under common law there is no 'titles' just 'we the people'; where the people make the decisions and outcomes - doing no harm. How can the Crown breach their oath, remove a mother from her children, cause personal injury and harm to an individual, and protect a foreclosed business, and claim this to be lawful? Who then, are the criminals in this matter - you decide.

Canadian Drug Policy Coalition "Hart unravels the common perception that drugs and drug addiction are the cause of many of society's problems. While he doesn't argue that illegal drugs have no negative effects, he takes the reader through his journey of discovery: that the pharmacology of the drugs themselves is not the cause of our social ills – rather, drugs are the symptoms of a broken society, masking the underlying issues of unemployment, lack of education, poverty, racism, and despair. "

Canadian Drug Policy Coalition "Hart unravels the common perception that drugs and drug addiction are the cause of many of society's problems. While he doesn't argue that illegal drugs have no negative effects, he takes the reader through his journey of discovery: that the pharmacology of the drugs themselves is not the cause of our social ills – rather, drugs are the symptoms of a broken society, masking the underlying issues of unemployment, lack of education, poverty, racism, and despair. "

Christian Around Britain "Just experienced the worst customer service at Carphone Warehouse in Dundee. I left my phone with them at 13:00 and was told the transfer would be done by 14:30. Mike who I met on the bridge took me for a pint to pass the time. When I got back I was told they hadn't even started it. Claire the manager was initially nice enough to only charge me for the memory card but not the download. I then asked when it'd be ready and was told not sure perhaps 16:30? I complained that the geek was initially late for work, and he shouldn't have give me a time. Because I made a complaint was then told that it wouldn't be ready now till 18:00. I said I wanted a refund without being aggressive or rude. And the only retort she could come back with then was I smelt of alcohol and could have me removed in 2 seconds. In the words of Alan Partridge "Unbloodybeliveable""

Christian Around Britain "Just experienced the worst customer service at Carphone Warehouse in Dundee. I left my phone with them at 13:00 and was told the transfer would be done by 14:30. Mike who I met on the bridge took me for a pint to pass the time. When I got back I was told they hadn't even started it. Claire the manager was initially nice enough to only charge me for the memory card but not the download. I then asked when it'd be ready and was told not sure perhaps 16:30? I complained that the geek was initially late for work, and he shouldn't have give me a time. Because I made a complaint was then told that it wouldn't be ready now till 18:00. I said I wanted a refund without being aggressive or rude. And the only retort she could come back with then was I smelt of alcohol and could have me removed in 2 seconds. In the words of Alan Partridge "Unbloodybeliveable""

286,844 people support this campaign. Help us get to 300,000 Global coverage of the Winter Olympics has just launched, thrusting Russia into the spotlight. That means we have a major chance right now to push world leaders to speak out against the anti-gay crackdown. Right now, there’s one world leader that could really make a difference - the International Olympic Committee. So far, they have refused to condemn Russia's anti-gay laws and build the pressure on President Putin to put an end to it. But if we get the petition to 300,000 signatures, we’ll deliver every name to the IOC’s head office in Switzerland in a way they can't ignore. Can you sign the petition then share with others? Posted June 7th 2013, Updated July 29

286,844 people support this campaign. Help us get to 300,000 Global coverage of the Winter Olympics has just launched, thrusting Russia into the spotlight. That means we have a major chance right now to push world leaders to speak out against the anti-gay crackdown. Right now, there’s one world leader that could really make a difference - the International Olympic Committee. So far, they have refused to condemn Russia's anti-gay laws and build the pressure on President Putin to put an end to it. But if we get the petition to 300,000 signatures, we’ll deliver every name to the IOC’s head office in Switzerland in a way they can't ignore. Can you sign the petition then share with others? Posted June 7th 2013, Updated July 29

FreeRob Will "Once again, a state is attempting to put to death a man who is clearly ineligible for execution under the Constitution. Once again, state and federal courts are ignoring uncontested facts by hiding behind the draperies of legal procedure. And once again we are forced to wonder why the Supreme Court is so reluctant to step in when a man’s life is at stake."

FreeRob Will "Once again, a state is attempting to put to death a man who is clearly ineligible for execution under the Constitution. Once again, state and federal courts are ignoring uncontested facts by hiding behind the draperies of legal procedure. And once again we are forced to wonder why the Supreme Court is so reluctant to step in when a man’s life is at stake."

Make Every Woman Count (MEWC) · 1,531 like this. 9 minutes ago · Meet Fartuun Adan, the woman breaking Somalia's wall of silence. Her mission began in 2007, at the height of a Somali conflict that had been raging for more than 15 years. Until then, Adan was living with her three daughters in Ottawa, having fled to Canada in 1999 three years after the brutal murder of her husband, Somali human rights activist Elman Ali Ahmed.

Make Every Woman Count (MEWC) · 1,531 like this. 9 minutes ago · Meet Fartuun Adan, the woman breaking Somalia's wall of silence. Her mission began in 2007, at the height of a Somali conflict that had been raging for more than 15 years. Until then, Adan was living with her three daughters in Ottawa, having fled to Canada in 1999 three years after the brutal murder of her husband, Somali human rights activist Elman Ali Ahmed.

Respect For the Unemployed & Benefit Claimants Your petition group members - please share everywhere - Change.org We simply don't trust or have confidence in the HM Government E-petition - we have had countless reported problems from group members being unable to sign due to glitches within the system - we are very suspicious of that petitioning system. We use 'Change.org' ....... because UK government 'don't control it' !

Respect For the Unemployed & Benefit Claimants Your petition group members - please share everywhere - Change.org We simply don't trust or have confidence in the HM Government E-petition - we have had countless reported problems from group members being unable to sign due to glitches within the system - we are very suspicious of that petitioning system. We use 'Change.org' ....... because UK government 'don't control it' !

Irish Feminist Network Kat Von D's new lipstick is called 'underage red'. According to RAINN.org, 44% of survivors of sexual assault are under 18 years old and there's a huge problem of fetishizing teenagers in society. Is the name of this product worrying or is it simply, just a name of a product?

Irish Feminist Network Kat Von D's new lipstick is called 'underage red'. According to RAINN.org, 44% of survivors of sexual assault are under 18 years old and there's a huge problem of fetishizing teenagers in society. Is the name of this product worrying or is it simply, just a name of a product?

Cannabis for Autism CBD (cannabidiol) tincture. Works out very cheap per month. May work for some with autism, others with autism may find it better with some THC (see Idrasil, Sativex, Herbal Cannabis, Hashish, Bediol+Bedrocan). CBD appears to be legal in most countries but please check first. If you have used this, keep a diary and let us know how it's going? Have fun!

Cannabis for Autism CBD (cannabidiol) tincture. Works out very cheap per month. May work for some with autism, others with autism may find it better with some THC (see Idrasil, Sativex, Herbal Cannabis, Hashish, Bediol+Bedrocan). CBD appears to be legal in most countries but please check first. If you have used this, keep a diary and let us know how it's going? Have fun!

UK Uncut Direct action against the bedroom tax! Neighbours formed a 'ring of steel' to stop bailiffs getting to victims house. This mum-of-six, who has a heart condition and suffers angina, was ordered to leave her home of 20 years two weeks ago and forced to move in with her eldest daughter. She has dedicated her life to caring for others, as a mum, foster mum and worker in a nursing home and this despicable government have made her homeless. Having to find an extra £23.24 per week means nothing to this cabinet of millionaires, and you can be sure it won't 'pay off the deficit', but it can devastate the lives of ordinary people, and it's outrageous when the super-rich are allowed to dodge over £25 BILLION in tax every year. Well done to everyone standing up against the cuts!

UK Uncut Direct action against the bedroom tax! Neighbours formed a 'ring of steel' to stop bailiffs getting to victims house. This mum-of-six, who has a heart condition and suffers angina, was ordered to leave her home of 20 years two weeks ago and forced to move in with her eldest daughter. She has dedicated her life to caring for others, as a mum, foster mum and worker in a nursing home and this despicable government have made her homeless. Having to find an extra £23.24 per week means nothing to this cabinet of millionaires, and you can be sure it won't 'pay off the deficit', but it can devastate the lives of ordinary people, and it's outrageous when the super-rich are allowed to dodge over £25 BILLION in tax every year. Well done to everyone standing up against the cuts!

Make Every Woman Count (MEWC) · 1,531 like this. 8 minutes ago · Haidara Aissata Cissé, a 54-year-old MP and former travel agent is the only woman standing for president in Mali’s upcoming elections. She is an outsider among 27 candidates for the presidency. But determined campaigning – and plenty of walkabouts – have improved her following and helped win her the backing of all of Mali’s women’s groups

Make Every Woman Count (MEWC) · 1,531 like this. 8 minutes ago · Haidara Aissata Cissé, a 54-year-old MP and former travel agent is the only woman standing for president in Mali’s upcoming elections. She is an outsider among 27 candidates for the presidency. But determined campaigning – and plenty of walkabouts – have improved her following and helped win her the backing of all of Mali’s women’s groups

Feminist India While we may accept and support whoever our kids turn out to be, I am scared beyond words at what it would mean for them if they ARE gay. Why should anyone have to live in fear because they fall in love with someone that you or someone else doesn't agree with? Why should mothers and fathers of gay kids have to have an extra layer of terror at night because they know that the world at large is against their child?

Feminist India While we may accept and support whoever our kids turn out to be, I am scared beyond words at what it would mean for them if they ARE gay. Why should anyone have to live in fear because they fall in love with someone that you or someone else doesn't agree with? Why should mothers and fathers of gay kids have to have an extra layer of terror at night because they know that the world at large is against their child?

Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said in May he will redouble his efforts to drive down costs and could cut 14,000 more jobs as part of his push to lift profitability and streamline the complex bank. Europe's biggest bank by market value is expected to report pretax profit of $14.6 billion in the six months to the end of June, up from $12.7 billion a year ago, according to the average forecast of 14 analysts polled by the company. Revenues are expected to fall 6 percent to $34.8 billion, but that will be offset by a drop in losses from bad loans of 2 billion pounds, or 43 percent, to $2.7 billion. Operating costs are forecast to fall 12 percent to $18.6 billion, driving the rise in profit.

Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver said in May he will redouble his efforts to drive down costs and could cut 14,000 more jobs as part of his push to lift profitability and streamline the complex bank. Europe's biggest bank by market value is expected to report pretax profit of $14.6 billion in the six months to the end of June, up from $12.7 billion a year ago, according to the average forecast of 14 analysts polled by the company. Revenues are expected to fall 6 percent to $34.8 billion, but that will be offset by a drop in losses from bad loans of 2 billion pounds, or 43 percent, to $2.7 billion. Operating costs are forecast to fall 12 percent to $18.6 billion, driving the rise in profit.

Paul Birch Are you prepared to join a "Class Action" Lawsuit with Kiri Campbell ? Goto her page and sign up! 100 Signatures & Seals required thank you family(friends). If you are in my area, please feel free to pop over or...you can message and we will come to you. CLASS ACTION.

Paul Birch Are you prepared to join a "Class Action" Lawsuit with Kiri Campbell ? Goto her page and sign up! 100 Signatures & Seals required thank you family(friends). If you are in my area, please feel free to pop over or...you can message and we will come to you. CLASS ACTION.

People should not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. The heat reacts with the chemicals in the plastic of the bottle which releases dioxin into the water. Dioxin is a toxin increasingly found in breast cancer tissue. So please be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. Use a stainless steel canteen or a glass bottle instead of plastic!

People should not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. The heat reacts with the chemicals in the plastic of the bottle which releases dioxin into the water. Dioxin is a toxin increasingly found in breast cancer tissue. So please be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. Use a stainless steel canteen or a glass bottle instead of plastic!